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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
Sample Business Plan - How
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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
1. Executive Summary
Business Overview
Turnover & Profitability
Where we want to be - our vision
Revenue Forecast
Profit Forecast
2. Business Analysis
Overview
Product Overview
New Product
3. Market Analysis
Market trends and environmental factors
Seasonal fluctuations
Segmentation Analysis
4. SWOT Analysis
5. Vision Statement
6. Objectives
Financial Objectives
Customers Objectives
Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
Internal Organisational & efficiency objectives
Innovation & Learning Objectives
KEY performance areas - Financial
KEY performance areas - Customers
KEY performance areas - Organisational & Efficiency
KEY performance areas - Innovation & Learning
7. Profit and Loss Statement
The following is a detailed example of a Sample Business Plan. Each section is clearly marked
and with a written example.
1. Executive Summary
Business Overview
XYZ Company is one of the leading publishing, consulting and training firms that specialise in
"step-by-step" profit improvement programs. The company has a range of self help software,
videos and resources that are designed for businesses as well as a range that is targeted at the
coaching and consulting community.
The Company was founded by John Founder. John is a successful entrepreneur that is a
specialist in the area of Business planning. John built his last company from a one man business
to a multi million dollar operation.
Quick facts about the business
Revenue is based on a recurring revenue model
Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
The company has acquired over 13,000 customers and a 50,000 mailing listNo debt, profitable
business. Technology funded through organic growthOne of the most knowledgeable
companies in this field of expertiseReceive hundreds of enquires per annumOperate in a
booming billion dollar market with a compelling cost advantage technology that would enable
the launch of a service based division.
Turnover & Profitability
For the previous 2004/2005 financial year XYZ Company earnt $1,800,000 in booked revenue, a
growth of 0% over the immediate preceding year. The profit margin for this period was 20%,
resulting in a final net profit position of $360,000.
Where we want to be - our vision!
We intend to be recognised as the most innovative manufacturer of widgets, moppets and
stompers to the SME business market in Australia. We intend to achieve 1000 customers in the
first two years of operation.
Revenue forecast
The company believes that this forecast is achievable for the following reasons
The market is booming
We are going to tap into it with great technology
We have the technical expertise internally
We have access to a distribution channel
We have a proven track record and growth path
Our product is better than our competitors
Profit Forecast
Profit is looking strong for the coming periods. Profit for the previous (2004/2005) year was
$360,000 which represents a 20% net profit margin on our revenue base of $1,800,000. Over
Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
the next 5 years XYZ Company is expected to generate $2,186,168 in net profit contributions.
The average net profit ratio over this period is forecast to be 16%. The expected net profit
forecast over the next three years is forecast to be $369,000, $415,575 and $477,761
respectively
2. Business Analysis
Overview
Over the next year the company will capitalise on its strengths and tap into the market
opportunities. Our SWOT analysis will review in detail our strengths and weaknesses and the
market opportunities and threats. Our top 3 strengths which will serve as the key building
blocks for the company.
The key strengths of the company are as follows
Market leader - We have strong position in the market to leverage our business
Small & innovative company - Can quickly adapt to market conditions
Our products are receiving excellent reviews - From doing extensive R&D into product design
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About Author
Peter Hickey Corprat & reg; Coaching - All rights reserved
Winner of the Ernst & Young NSW "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 1999
Bestselling author and designer of a number of multi award winning business tools that are now
being used by more than 60,000 companies around the world.
Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan
Founder of a software company that was listed as one of BRW's fastest growing 100 private
companies in 2000. Peter successfully built the company from a one man business to a multi-
million dollar concern. The company was acquired 10 years after its inception by a multi billion
dollar publisher.
Visit - http://www.corprat.com for more information on how to become a business coach and
for our free Mini MBA program or business planning service.
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